January is National Soup Month and nothing chases the winter chill like a bowl of warm soup. Try this Easy Cassoulet. (Courtesy photo)

Happy National Soup Month! Few things warm your body and soul quite like a bowl of hot and hearty soup on a chilly day. Celebrate this culinary holiday with these easy-to-prepare and moutherwatering recipes — Roasted Winter Vegetable and Ham Soup and an Easy Cassoulet — using Smithfield ham and sausage.

Got leftovers? These dishes are also a great (and delicious!) way to incorporate the protein left in your fridge.